Psychologist Salary in Oklahoma
Based on 950+ workers in Oklahoma
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OK)
$79,950
$38.44/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-17.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $206K
950 employed in Oklahoma
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,150 |
| 25th percentile | $62,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,950 |
| 75th percentile | $100,660 |
| 90th percentile | $205,790 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Oklahoma tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Oklahoma vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oklahoma) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,950 |
| 2026 (projected) | $82,349 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oklahoma Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,950 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $82,349 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Oklahoma
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,590 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $79,950 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $100,660 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $205,790 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Oklahoma
How other high-demand occupations in Oklahoma compare to Psychologist ($79,950 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in OK | $200,050 | +150.2% | $96.18/hr |
| Geoscientist in OK | $119,990 | +50.1% | $57.69/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OK | $81,520 | +2.0% | $39.19/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OK | $76,480 | -4.3% | $36.77/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OK | $75,910 | -5.1% | $36.50/hr |
| Chemist in OK | $74,960 | -6.2% | $36.04/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in OK | $69,130 | -13.5% | $33.24/hr |
| Financial Analyst in OK | $79,640 | -0.4% | $38.29/hr |
| Accountant in OK | $79,370 | -0.7% | $38.16/hr |
| Art Director in OK | $80,680 | +0.9% | $38.79/hr |
| Financial Examiner in OK | $80,760 | +1.0% | $38.83/hr |
| Budget Analyst in OK | $80,990 | +1.3% | $38.94/hr |